Cape Newenham LRRS Airport (PAEH)
Medium airport · Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States
Airport data
| Name | Cape Newenham LRRS Airport |
|---|---|
| ICAO | PAEH |
| IATA | EHM |
| Elevation | 541 ft (165 m) above mean sea level |
| Coordinates | N 58°38'47" W 162°3'47" 58.64640, -162.06300 |
| Location | Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States |
| Scheduled service | No |
Runways
| Runway | Length | Width | Surface | Lighted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/33 | 3,945 ft (1202 m) | 150 ft | GVL | Yes |
Cape Newenham LRRS Airport at a glance
Cape Newenham LRRS Airport is a medium airport in Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States, known to airline systems as EHM. The field elevation of 541 ft (165 m) is the number every arriving pilot dials against QNH — circuit heights and initial approach altitudes at PAEH are all figured from it. There is no scheduled airline service listed here — typical traffic is general aviation, training and local operations.
The single runway, 15/33, offers 3,945 ft (1202 m) of gvl surface, with runway lighting for night operations. Runway numbers give magnetic orientation: runway 15 points roughly 150° magnetic.
For the weather side of planning, the live METAR and TAF page for PAEH shows the current observation decoded line by line — wind on an instrument dial, visibility, cloud layers and the resulting flight rules — refreshed continuously from official sources.
Nearest airports to Cape Newenham LRRS Airport
Distances are great-circle, measured from the field reference point — planning distances along airways or roads will run longer.
| Airport | Code | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum Airport | PAPM | 43 km (23 NM) |
| Dillingham Airport | PADL | 209 km (113 NM) |
| Aleknagik / New Airport | 5A8 | 210 km (113 NM) |
| Bethel Airport | PABE | 238 km (129 NM) |
| Port Heiden Airport | PAPH | 277 km (150 NM) |
Flight-planning notes for Cape Newenham LRRS Airport
Density altitude is the quiet performance-killer at any field: on a hot day the 541 ft field elevation of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport can translate into a substantially higher density altitude, stretching take-off rolls and flattening climb rates — run the numbers rather than trusting the feel of a standard day. Expect published instrument procedures, controlled airspace and clearance requirements; slots and handling may apply to general aviation traffic.
This entry is one of 917 airports and airfields we list for United States — the country index on the airports hub links the rest. Coordinates above are given in both DMS and decimal degrees so they can go straight into a GPS, a flight planner or a chart plot without conversion.
Where this data comes from
The reference layer behind this page builds on the OurAirports dataset — a public-domain, community-maintained register of the world's airports that many flight planners and apps rely on — with equity records preserved from documented historical listings where the dataset is silent. Figures are carried as published: elevations as surveyed, coordinates as filed, runway dimensions as recorded. Nothing is estimated to fill a gap, and the whole layer regenerates from source on every site build, so corrections upstream arrive here automatically.
Frequently asked questions about Cape Newenham LRRS Airport
What is the ICAO code of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport?
The ICAO identifier of Cape Newenham LRRS Airport is PAEH, and its IATA code is EHM. The ICAO code is the one used in flight plans, METAR reports and aeronautical charts.
How high is Cape Newenham LRRS Airport above sea level?
Cape Newenham LRRS Airport sits at an elevation of 541 feet (165 metres) above mean sea level. Field elevation is the reference for pattern altitudes and for setting the altimeter on the ground.
Where exactly is Cape Newenham LRRS Airport located?
The airport lies at 58.6464, -162.0630 — in Cape Newenham, Alaska, United States, in the northern hemisphere. The closest listed field is Platinum Airport, about 43 km away.
Does PAEH publish METAR weather reports?
Where the station reports, the current METAR and TAF for PAEH appear on its live weather page on this site, refreshed continuously from the US NWS Aviation Weather Center feed.
How long is the runway at Cape Newenham LRRS Airport?
Cape Newenham LRRS Airport has one runway. The longest, 15/33, measures 3,945 ft (1202 m) with a GVL surface.